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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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